Do I need a visa for paris if I have one for the UK?

This is one of the most popular questions we are asked here, and after answering this question so many times we decided that it would probably be of use for us to put up a blog post to help answer this question no matter where you are from.

So do I need a Visa?

The UK has not signed an agreement with France (Schengen Agreement), therefore if you hold a Visa for the UK or are a permanent resident or temporary resident in the UK – you might need to still apply for a Visa if you are wanting to travel to Paris while in the UK.

If I am wanting to visit Paris while on holiday/vacation in the UK and only wish to visit Paris/France for less than 30 days do I need a Visa?

Nationals from the countries below do not need a Visa for visiting Paris as long as their visit is for less than 30 days.

Albania (1)

Chile

Macao

St Christopher & Nevis

Andorra

Costa Rica

Malaysia

San Marino

Antigua et Barbuda

Croatia

Mauritius

Serbia (1)

Argentina

EEA National

Mexico

Seychelles

Australia

El Salvador

Monaco

Singapour

Bahamas

Guatemala

Montenegro (1)

South Korea

Barbados

Honduras

New Zealand

Switzerland

Bermuda

Macedonia Fyrom (1)

Hong-Kong (blue passport only)

Taiwan (2)

Bosnia Herzegovina (1)

Israel

Nicaragua

United States of America

Brazil

Japan

Panama

Uruguay

Brunei

Liechstenstein

Paraguay

Vatican

Canada

Venezuela

(1) Only relevant for holders of a biometric passport.

(2) From the 11th of January 2011 Taiwanese nationals are exempted from short stay visas provided that their passport bears their ID card (number usually in page 3 above the date of birth)

If you are wanting to take one of our popular London to Paris Day Tours while in the UK and you are not from one of the above countries then you will need to visit your local French Embassy to discuss the matter with them and to organise the correct paperwork.

It is also important to note that while traveling to France all foreigners within the country are obliged to have valid medical travel insurance.